Dutch Finish Qualifiers in Explosive Fashion
Four goal statement win at home
In the final matchday of the CONMEBOL qualifying window for the USA Canada Mexico World Cup, Group G delivered another major highlight. The Netherlands had earlier drawn with Lewandowski’s Poland, keeping a 3 point lead and full control of the qualification race.
Coming into their last game against Lithuania, the Dutch needed only to avoid a heavy defeat. Instead, they produced a stunning 4–0 home victory with goals from Reijnders, Gakpo, Simons and Malen. Fans following the odds on 12BET Malaysia witnessed a dominant Dutch performance from start to finish.
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Qualification Rules Favor Group Leaders
Top spot guarantees World Cup ticket
Under the format, the winner of each group qualifies directly. The Netherlands entered the final match leading Poland by 3 points and an impressive +13 goal difference. With only a narrow 3–2 win in their first meeting against Lithuania, the return fixture looked far more favorable on home soil.As analysts on 12BET Malaysia noted before kickoff, the Oranje were overwhelming favorites — and they fully delivered.
Koeman Fields Strongest Starting Eleven
Van Dijk becomes new captaincy record holder
Ronald Koeman left nothing to chance, deploying a full strength 433 lineup: Verbruggen in goal; Aké, Van Dijk, De Ligt and Timber in defense; Simons, De Jong and Reijnders in midfield; with Gakpo, Malen and Depay forming the attacking trio.
This match also marked history: Van Dijk captained the Netherlands for the 72nd time, surpassing Frank de Boer as the all time leader — another moment widely discussed on 12BET Malaysia.
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Early Pressure Leads to Opening Goal
Reijnders brilliant strike breaks the deadlock
The Oranje began aggressively from the whistle. In the 8th minute, Malen tested the keeper with a close range shot. Minutes later, Frenkie de Jong intercepted the ball and produced a piercing through pass, enabling Reijnders to fire home the first goal.
Reijnders nearly doubled his tally in the 30th minute when his outside foot strike hit the post. Timber also forced a tough save near halftime with a tight angle effort.
Second Half Surge Destroys Lithuanian Resistance
Gakpo and Simons seal the match
The Dutch pressure intensified after the restart. A De Ligt header struck a defender’s arm in the box, and VAR confirmed the penalty. Gakpo converted calmly to make it 2–0.
Moments later, a fast transition saw Gakpo cross from the left, allowing Simons to create space and score the third goal.
Only two minutes after, Malen broke free on the counter, beating his marker and smashing home the fourth — a sequence that thrilled bettors on 12BET Malaysia expecting a high scoring performance.
Netherlands Secure Group G Top Spot
Confident entry into the World Cup finals
With the 4–0 victory, the Netherlands officially clinched first place in Group G and claimed a direct ticket to the World Cup in North America.
The Oranje now look ahead to 2026 (2025 cycle window) with ambition, aiming for a campaign that satisfies both the team and their fans. Followers on 12BET Malaysia are already debating their potential.
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